Controlled range and payload for unmanned vehicles, and associated systems and methods
First Claim
1. A method, performed by a computing system of a vehicle, for ensuring that the vehicle complies with specified regulatory requirements throughout operation of the vehicle, the method comprising:
- storing an indication of an initial specification of the vehicle, the initial specification of the vehicle specifying initial configuration information and an identification for at least one tamper-resistant trusted component of the vehicle, wherein the initial configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements;
querying, via an encrypted data interface and through a communication network, a plurality of trusted components of the vehicle for current configuration, wherein the plurality of trusted components include the at least one tamper-resistant trusted component;
determining whether a current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements based, at least in part, on a change in configuration associated with at least one of the plurality of trusted components since the initial specification was stored; and
in response to determining that the current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements, granting one or more requests to operate the vehicle.
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Abstract
The presently disclosed technology is directed generally to unmanned vehicle systems and methods configured to satisfy a first set of export control regulations, such as those within the jurisdiction of one government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of Commerce) without falling within the purview of a second set of export control regulations, such as export control regulations within the jurisdiction of another government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of State). Through limited range of operation, limited payload types, limited capabilities, and tamper-proof or tamper-resistant features, embodiments of the unmanned vehicle system are designed to fall within the purview and under control of one agency and not within the purview and under control of another agency.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, performed by a computing system of a vehicle, for ensuring that the vehicle complies with specified regulatory requirements throughout operation of the vehicle, the method comprising:
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storing an indication of an initial specification of the vehicle, the initial specification of the vehicle specifying initial configuration information and an identification for at least one tamper-resistant trusted component of the vehicle, wherein the initial configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements; querying, via an encrypted data interface and through a communication network, a plurality of trusted components of the vehicle for current configuration, wherein the plurality of trusted components include the at least one tamper-resistant trusted component; determining whether a current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements based, at least in part, on a change in configuration associated with at least one of the plurality of trusted components since the initial specification was stored; and in response to determining that the current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements, granting one or more requests to operate the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing content that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to perform actions for ensuring that a vehicle complies with specified regulatory requirements, the actions comprising:
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storing an indication of an initial specification of the vehicle, the initial specification of the vehicle specifying initial configuration information and an identification for at least one tamper-resistant trusted component of the vehicle, wherein the initial configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements; querying, via an encrypted data interface and through a communication network, a plurality of trusted components of the vehicle for current configuration information associated with individual trusted components, wherein the plurality of trusted components include the at least one tamper-resistant trusted component; and determining whether the current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements based, at least in part, on a change in configuration associated with at least one of the plurality of trusted components since the initial specification was stored; and in response to determining that the current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements, granting one or more requests to operate the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system, comprising:
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one or more processors; and at least a memory storing content that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to; store an indication of an initial specification of a vehicle, the initial specification of the vehicle specifying initial configuration information and an identification for at least one tamper-resistant trusted component of the vehicle, wherein the initial configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with specified regulatory requirements, query, via an encrypted data interface and through a communication network, a plurality of trusted components of the vehicle for current configuration information associated with individual trusted components, wherein the plurality of trusted components include the at least one tamper-resistant trusted component, determine whether the current configuration of the vehicle is in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements based, at least in part, on a change in configuration associated with at least one of the plurality of trusted components since the initial specification was stored, and in response to determining that the current configuration of the vehicle is not in compliance with the specified regulatory requirements, deny one or more requests to operate the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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